HEALTHJul 8 · 10:00 UTCTENNESSEE LOOKOUTCassandra Stephenson

Asbestos exposure a concern after historic former elementary school burns in Fayette County

A fire at the historic Somerville Elementary School in Fayette County on July 4, 2026, raised concerns about asbestos exposure due to the building's age and potential asbestos-containing materials. Authorities are monitoring and dousing the site to contain fibers, while investigations into the fire's cause continue.

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